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Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 5: In an emergency meeting of various Sikh organizations in Jammu and Kashmir, members unanimously called for the restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir and early assembly elections. The meeting, chaired by S. Mohinder Singh, Chief Organizer of Bhai Kanahiya Nishkam Sewa Society J&K and Ex-member DGPC Jammu, emphasized the teachings of Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Maharaj and urged people to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.
During the program, held to celebrate Parkash Utsav at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Sikh organizations demanded that the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, address their concerns.
They highlighted the need for the restoration of statehood and emphasized that the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A had demoted the status of Jammu and Kashmir. The organizations claimed that the government’s promises of development in the region were hollow slogans.
Furthermore, the Sikh organizations demanded the allocation of eight assembly seats and two parliamentary seats out of the 24 reserved seats for the 1947 refugees from POK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) in Jammu province and Kashmir province. They suggested that four assembly seats and one parliamentary seat be allotted to each province. The organizations also urged for the recognition of Punjabi as an official language in Jammu and Kashmir.
Another key demand put forth by the Sikh organizations was the appointment of a High Court Judge from the Sikh community. They emphasized that in the 75 years since Independence, no Sikh had been appointed as a High Court Judge in Jammu and Kashmir. The organizations called for the inclusion of a Sikh representative/advisor within the administration to address the long-standing neglect and discrimination faced by the Sikh community in the region.
Additionally, the organizations urged for job quotas for educated unemployed Sikh youths, representation of Sikhs in the Public Service Commission Member and Service Selection Board, and the timely release of promised financial assistance to the 1947 POK refugees. They also stressed the need for regularization of settlements for the refugees and enhanced security for Sikh communities in Kashmir, citing incidents like the Chhattisinghpora massacre.
The Sikh organizations called for the establishment of a commission for minorities in Jammu and Kashmir UT to address the specific concerns and issues faced by Sikh communities. They appealed to the authorities to address these demands and ensure the representation, rights, and well-being of the Sikh community in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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